Timeline
We are looking for new company/organization/government partners to join Apprenticeship Randolph. If you are interested, contact Stacey Miller 336-318-4958 or swmiller@randolph.edu. We have opportunities for your company to offer youth apprenticeship in Automotive Technology, Information Technology and Manufacturing Technology and are always open to discussing other areas.
2027 Apprenticeship Randolph Selection Timeline:
Student Information Sessions
Asheboro High School
Eastern Randolph High School
Providence Grove High School
Randleman High School
Southwestern Randolph High School
Trinity High School
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Wheatmore High School
Randolph Community College – Early College High School, Homeschools, Private Schools
Schools Parent/Guardian Information Sessions
If your school is not listed, ask your Principal or V.P to email apprenticeships@randolph.edu to be placed on a presentation list.
January 22 – February 5, 2027
February 10 – March 9, 2027
January 22 – March 9, 2027
February ______ from 5-7 p.m. in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center, 413 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Application Review at RCC for AR COMPANIES ONLY (Will serve as March AR Meeting date)
March 11, 2027; 2:30 p.m.
Invitation to Orientation Week emailed by AR to selected students
March 11, 2027
2027 Orientation - Invited students only
March 16, 17, & 18, 2027 (4-8pm) at RCC-Asheboro (mandatory each night)
Industry Partner Interviews
March 19 – April 9, 2027 (Spring Break for RCSS/ACS/UCA–March 26-April 2)
Students Ranking Form Deadline
Due By 4 p.m. on April 13, 2027
Employer Ranking Form Deadline (opens on April 9)
Due by 10 a.m. on April 13, 2027
Draft Day at RCC for AR Partners Only (Will serve as April AR Meeting date)
April 14, 2027
Pre-Apprenticeship Offers Made
April 14, 2027 (Students chosen for pre-apprenticeship will receive an email from AR stating that they have been chosen and should answer their phone and check emails for a company offer.)
Company extends Pre-Apprenticeship Offer to Student
April 14-21, 2027
High School Awards Ceremonies
TBA
Pre-Apprentices take RCC Summer Classes
May 25 – July 26, 2027
Pre-Apprenticeship Work at Company Sponsor
(up to 40 hours a week, $14 per hour/6 weeks; no seat time pay until signed apprentice and high school diploma)
June 14 – July 30, 2027
Company makes Apprenticeship Offers to Student
By July 23, 2027
Apprenticeship Offers Accepted/Declined by Student
By July 27, 2027 (If accepted, high school grads must apply for RCC using the CCP to AR form and have transcripts sent to RCC. Upon completion, apprentice will be registered for Fall classes. If offer is declined, we encourage you to make an appointment with RCC’s career counselors to enroll and begin taking classes in the field you desire.)
2027 Signing Ceremony & Graduation of 2024 cohort
(Students start Fall Semester with a year 1 wage increase to $15.50-$16.50 per hour (H.S. Grads work 32 hours a week or as many as possible with work/RCC schedules; H.S. Seniors work up to 20 hours a week or as many as possible with work/high school/RCC schedules, no seat time pay until you have a high school diploma)
August 3, 2027